Read the excerpt from infinite jest.
"my application's not bought,' i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed
eyes. 'i am not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex.
'i read,' i say, 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i
wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts
concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect.
the theme suggested by the excerpt is about
being understood
the value of education
wisdom versus foolishness
learning responsibility